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Daven75
10-15-2021, 09:45 AM
Need everyone's opinion. My wipers seem to get a film on them and it causes them to make a squeaking noise and after a while, eventually start to skip. Doesn't matter what amount of rain, hard or light. The windshield itself is about 2 years old.

What I've done-

Stripped and polished.
Stripped and polished then applied rainx.
Stripped.
Always got new wipers after trying something new.

I've tried many different brands of wipers from cheap ones to Bosch icons. I'm out of ideas.

Here is a video of what is happening-

wiper problem - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3em6eapzqqQ)
DaveT435
10-15-2021, 10:52 AM
Are you sure that is the blades? It sounds almost like something mechanical in the wiper motor/linkage.
If it is the blades I would try Optimum Opti-glass.
Daven75
10-15-2021, 11:13 AM
Are you sure that is the blades? It sounds almost like something mechanical in the wiper motor/linkage.
If it is the blades I would try Optimum Opti-glass.

So I don't think it's mechanical because when I put on brand new blades, no matter the brand or type, they work fine for a couple of weeks or a few days of straight rain, then they start to have issues. I feel if it was mechanical, it'd show itself a lot sooner than that.
PA DETAILER
10-15-2021, 11:22 AM
Give this a shot

Stoner Glass Stripper (https://www.autogeek.net/stoner-glass-stripper.html)

You can get it at a Advanced Auto. After, do not put anything on the windshield. See if that helps.
Daven75
10-15-2021, 11:39 AM
Give this a shot

Stoner Glass Stripper (https://www.autogeek.net/stoner-glass-stripper.html)

You can get it at a Advanced Auto. After, do not put anything on the windshield. See if that helps.

So I currently have Rain-X X-Treme Clean Clear Surface Cleaner on hand and have used it before but I've always treated the window after, would this work fine?
TTQ B4U
10-15-2021, 11:48 AM
Here's a post from a while back.

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/129330-windshield-coating-skipping-wipers-new-car-2.html#post1717208
PA DETAILER
10-15-2021, 11:50 AM
GOOD READ! Go over my #15 post.
PA DETAILER
10-15-2021, 11:51 AM
So I currently have Rain-X X-Treme Clean Clear Surface Cleaner on hand and have used it before but I've always treated the window after, would this work fine?

Yes. Should.
Daven75
10-15-2021, 01:21 PM
Here's a post from a while back.

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/129330-windshield-coating-skipping-wipers-new-car-2.html#post1717208

Interesting. What's weird is that I'm not getting a chatter tho. I guess it's the same concept. I cleaned my wipers again with IPA and there was more grim on them than I expected. It should rain later this afternoon so I'll see how it works with the fresh/clean wipers before I take the next step.

I'll grab some of the Pinnacle stuff because it seems like it's a good idea to try instead of using a sealant like rainx.
The Guz
10-15-2021, 02:21 PM
Wipe the glass down with IPA after polishing before applying any sealant or coating.
Daven75
10-15-2021, 02:46 PM
Wipe the glass down with IPA after polishing before applying any sealant or coating.

I probably should've mentioned that, I always wiped down with either IPA or carpro eraser.
Big Dave
10-15-2021, 03:28 PM
I've used graphite powder on wiper blades before, some OEM blades come with a coating brand new. I usually do it after reconditioning the blades. I just put some on my thumb and forefinger and slide the blade up and down till it's totally covered.

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Daven75
10-15-2021, 04:06 PM
I've used graphite powder on wiper blades before, some OEM blades come with a coating brand new. I usually do it after reconditioning the blades. I just put some on my thumb and forefinger and slide the blade up and down till it's totally covered.

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interesting, I've never heard of doing this before.
Prange
10-16-2021, 06:52 AM
A wipe-down of the blades with alcohol will clean the gunk from them.
Big Dave
10-16-2021, 07:01 AM
interesting, I've never heard of doing this before.Graphite powder is used by locksmiths, it lubricates the internals of locks without leaving a sticky residue like a liquid or paste lubricant. You don't want to clog up the internals of your locks with dust or dirt. It doesn't leave any noticeable residue on your windshield either, it eventually just wears off.

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